Decision Made to Keep Taylor Swift’s Name Unsearchable on X
The social media platform X has made the decision to keep Taylor Swift’s name unsearchable on their platform after sexually explicit images of the singer began circulating earlier in the week. Despite requests for comment, representatives for X have not yet responded to the issue.
Swift’s Name Still Unsearchable on X
As of Monday morning, users on X could not search for Taylor Swift’s name directly. However, they were still able to search for the individual terms “Taylor” and “Swift.”
X Responds to Backlash with Statement
In response to the dissemination of fake pornographic images, X’s safety team released a statement emphasizing their zero-tolerance policy towards non-consensual nudity. They assured users that they were actively removing the identified images and taking appropriate actions against the accounts responsible for posting them. X also stated their commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all users.
White House Calls for Legislative Crackdown
The White House expressed concern about the explicit images that went viral and called on Congress for a legislative crackdown. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre highlighted the importance of social media companies enforcing their own rules to prevent the spread of misinformation and non-consensual intimate imagery.
Union Denounces Fake Images
A union representing media professionals denounced the circulation of the false images of Taylor Swift, describing them as upsetting and deeply concerning. They called for the development and dissemination of such fake images without someone’s consent to be made illegal, emphasizing the need for society to take action to protect privacy and autonomy.
